It will be staffed by trained advisors who can help applicants fill our their forms and check for mistakes. They will also provide visitors with full time-tables and information about regional bus and train services.

Janet Birch, aged 70, from Potters Green, said she thought the mobile service was a good idea.

She said: "A lot of older people like me don't manage to get into the town centre to take advantage of these services and information.

"If they know something is going on locally to them they are much more likely to use it."

Cllr Andrew Williams, Coventry's lead member Centro-WMPTA, said: "Free travel passes often provide a lifeline to senior citizens by making it easier for them to access healthcare and shops, and visit family and friends."

"By moving the application service to Check and Send centres, applying for one of these key passes has never been more straightforward."

Check and Send will also be available at Coventry City Council's one-stop shops in Tile Hill and Bell Green libraries and at the Barley Lea in Stoke Aldermoor.

Cllr Heather Johnson, council cabinet member responsible for customer services, said: "Our one-stop shops are about making it easier for people to use the services they want and need, close to home."

"Joining forces with Centro-WMPTA will help us to improve the range of services available and help make a difference to local people."

For more information about the Coventry Direct Express bus call 024 7683 3333 or for details about Check and Send call Centro-WMPTA on 012 1214 7878.